1 hour ago Scientists 'keeping a close eye on' new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK

The UKHSA said it is "monitoring" levels of Covid after a new variant was detected

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42 h. ago What is the Nimbus variant? Symptoms of new Covid NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK

The UKHSA has confirmed cases of the new Nimbus Covid variant have been detected in England

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44 h. ago Blackbird crisis: UK residents with gardens urged to take action amid rising Usutu virus cases

The Usutu virus has spread through blackbirds in southern England, with the British Trust for Ornithology asking people to sign up to a survey in a bid to save the bird population

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61 h. ago First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK

Thirteen cases of Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 have now been recorded across England, according to the UKHSA

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64 h. ago UKHSA 'stay at home' advice as Covid variant NB.1.8.1 confirmed in UK

Health bosses have issued advice to people with symptoms of Covid after a new variant has been detected in England

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3 d. ago Doctors call for return of face masks after new Covid strain reaches UK

Doctors have called for a return to face masks after the WHO has observed rise infections in three regions across the globe – the news comes coupled with a new COVID variant being detected in the UK

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4 d. ago New COVID strain discovered in UK as doctors issue stark warning

The new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in Northern Ireland, with some people reporting unusual symptoms including heartburn.

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5 d. ago Doctors issue urgent health warning as dangerous new Covid virus from China triggers US outbreak

Doctors have issued an urgent warning after the dangerous new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 was detected in a new US state. It has been on the rise since the beginning of May.

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